Hugh Newell Jacobsen

(1929–2021) Architect

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Hugh Newell Jacobsen was an architect, best known for Hugh Newell Jacobsen, architect.

Quick Facts About Hugh Newell Jacobsen

Born: March 11, 1929
Died: March 4, 2021
Profession: Architect
Notable works: Hugh Newell Jacobsen, architect

About Hugh Newell Jacobsen

Hugh Newell Jacobsen was an American architect. He was noted for designing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' home in Martha's Vineyard during the 1980s. He also restored part of the U.S. Embassy in Paris, as well as Spaso House in Moscow.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Hugh Newell Jacobsen

Picasso said that no one has to explain a daffodil. Good design is understandable to virtually everybody. You never have to ask…

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Asks

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It is our art that has an opportunity to leave a footprint in the sand. They don't wrap fish in our work.

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Art

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Washington is the only city in the world where you can go to a black-tie dinner and there at the foot of…

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Dinner

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The permanent power brokers of this city are the columnists.

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City

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When you look at a city, it's like reading the hopes, aspirations and pride of everyone who built it.

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Built

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